NIKKI LAOYE RELEASES THE UNFORGETTABLE BALLAD -"ONLY YOU"

UPDATE: Nikki Laoye recently won "Best Vocal Performance(Female)" for ONLY YOU at the prestigious Headies Awards in Nigeria on the 26th of December, 2013, beating the likes of Waje, Seyi Shay, Niyola and Zaina. 

Nikki was the only Contemporary Gospel artiste nominated in the entire 2013 edition of the awards 

The Headies is termed Nigeria's own Grammy Awards 

The anticipation for Nikki Laoye's new single "ONLY YOU" has been steadily building over the past few weeks since the sneak preview performance at select events recently.

Following the release of her dance hit single, "1-2-3", the heart-rending, love-laced ballad, "ONLY YOU", superbly produced by top producer, Rotimikeys brings the magical soothing sound of Nikki to the fore once again. Fondly tagged "The Queen of Harmonies" by fans and friends, "ONLY YOU" reins in the title a bit more as the lush vocal arrangements over the excellently crafted musical symphony, show forth the unique and amazing vocal dexterity of Nikki Laoye.

Written by Nikki and her close friend, Nelson Ekperi, "ONLY YOU" is an expression of love, confidence - celebrating a Father's Love - call it "The Hero's Anthem" and it's also dedicated to the memory of Nikki's late father, Prince Olushola Isaac Laoye.

On the song, Nikki speaks, "Losing my father and watching him slip away in my arms, 3 months to my wedding, was the most traumatic experience of my life. He was my Hero, my best friend...Everything I had ever believed in was challenged and nothing seemed to make sense anymore. I was shattered beyond a million pieces and no one could totally understand the pain i was going through as I quietly slipped away into my own world of anger and depression, refusing to be consoled.  But there He was...the ONE, who held on tightly to my mind, who refused to let me go even when I turned away in grief & despair; the ONE who kept whispering words of love, joy and peace to my heart every second over the past 1 year.

The ONE who came swooshing down to rescue me & held my hand through it all.. 

Yes, "ONLY YOU" celebrates my true SuperHero of all times, Jesus - the ONE who always gives beauty for ashes and i just simply wanna say It's been ONLY YOU,No one else But You.

LISTEN + DOWNLOAD “ONLY YOU”: 

 http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/4l2ma4eblmgw

ONLY YOU was written by Nelson Ekperi & Nikki Laoye; produced by Rotimikeys (@rotimikeys) and mixed by Olaitan Dada (@olaitandada) for Natialo Productions.

Another hit single from Nikki Laoye's upcoming sophomore album, “ONLY YOU” is a song everyone can easily relate to..Certainly a hit record that would remain deeply engraved in the hearts of all.

Photography by : Big H Studios, Abuja

ABOUT NIKKI LAOYE

Nikki Laoye is an Urban/Contemporary Christian Artiste from Lagos, Nigeria. 

A dynamic recording/performing artiste, Nikki Laoye is known for her eclectic musical expressions with fusion of R & B, Rock, Soul, HipHop and more.

With the great success of her award-winning debut hit singles - "Never Felt This Way Before" and "Taka Sufe", both from her debut album ANGEL 4 LIFE, Nikki stands in a league of her own as one of the 1st three artistes ever to be interviewed and recognized from Nigeria on America's top entertainment channel, BET(Black Entertainment Television) in 2009.

Asides from her music and her responsibilities as a Project Manager with Wahala Media Entertainment, Nikki is committed to supporting the development of visually impaired and physically children & youths, as well as promoting a campaign against Violence towards Women in conjunction with the United Nations, all with her NGO initiative, "ANGEL 4 LIFE FOUNDATION".

Nikki Laoye was also one of the preliminary judges on BET's SUNDAY BEST Auditions held in Lagos Nigeria in 2009 and was a guest judge on one of Nigeria's top singing competitions, "Naija Sings".

Recently, Nikki kicked off her own radio show, "GIRLS ROCK WITH NIKKI LAOYE", which airs every Thursday, 5pm-7pm on Nigeria's 1st Online Gospel Radio Station, PraiseWorld Radio (www.praiseworldradio.com), showcasing the best of music by female gospel and inspirational artistes in Africa and beyond . 

Currently working on her sophomore album, Nikki had released two previous single - the hiphop track, "No Be Beans" featuring fast rising Yoruba Hip Hop artiste, Base One and the dance hit single, "1-2-3" which is presently a major radio hit in Nigeria, UK, Kenya and more.

CONNECT WITH NIKKI LAOYE

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nikkilaoye

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nikkilaoyefanpage

Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/nikkilaoye

Hulkshare: http://www.hulkshare.com/nikkilaoye

Girls Rock! Radio Show With Nikki Laoye: http://www.facebook.com/girlsrock9ja

MEDIA & BOOKINGS:

Kindly direct all media and booking inquiries to 

WAHALA MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT>> 

booknikki@wahalamedia.com

booknikkilaoye@gmail.com